Singapore steps up research on hydrogen use, sustainable chemicals
July 23, 2024 | 09:26
To help decarbonise Singapore’s energy and industrial sectors, the country has launched a 90 million USD programme to further national research into areas such as hydrogen utilisation and the production of greener chemicals and fuels, like sustainable aviation fuel.
Vietnam wins gold at 2024 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships
July 15, 2024 | 15:27
Vietnam won one gold, one silver and two bronzes at the Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships (SEAAGTC) 2024 which closed on July 12 in Singapore.
Lego factory on track for end of year
July 01, 2024 | 18:47
The $1.3 billion Lego factory in the southern province of Binh Duong is expected to be up and running by year-end.
Singapore warns of money laundering risks in areas
June 24, 2024 | 17:07
As a business, financial and trade hub, Singapore is vulnerable to being misused as a conduit to launder illicit funds derived from fraud committed abroad, said the Singapore’s Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (ML NRA).
Malaysia, Singapore expected to become global hi-tech hubs
June 18, 2024 | 15:50
The Malaysia-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the proposed Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) that will be finalised by both countries can have a positive impact on the relationship between the two neighbours, said economic analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun.
Singapore closes beaches in Sentosa due to oil spill
June 17, 2024 | 15:10
Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa were closed on June 15 because of an oil spill at a nearby port, local authorities said.
Banks in Singapore tighten management after 3-billion-USD money laundering case
June 11, 2024 | 09:46
Banks in Singapore, including Citigroup and DBS Group Holdings, are ramping up scrutiny of their wealthy customers and potential clients to avoid exposure to illicit flows.
Singapore strengthens management of companies critical to national security
June 04, 2024 | 17:14
Singapore has issued a list of nine companies deemed critical to national security interests, therefore they will need to seek government approval for changes in their ownership or leadership, among other things.
Singapore includes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in national vaccination programme
May 28, 2024 | 19:00
The updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available under Singapore's national vaccination programme, the Singaporean Ministry of Health (MOH) said on May 28.
Singapore enjoys benefits from cross-border payment links
May 28, 2024 | 15:08
As the number of visitors to Singapore continues rising post-pandemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting more and higher-value cross-border payment transactions.
Singapore private homes most expensive in Asia-Pacific
May 23, 2024 | 15:28
Private residential homes in Singapore continue to be the most expensive in the Asia-Pacific for the second year in a row, according to a report by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) released on May 21.
AstraZeneca to build 1.5 billion USD cancer drug facility in Singapore
May 21, 2024 | 16:28
British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced on May 20 its intention to build a 1.5 billion USD facility in Singapore to produce new generation cancer treatment drugs.
Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave
May 20, 2024 | 15:37
Singapore is facing a new COVID-19 wave with a surge in infection cases in the last two weeks, according to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
ASEAN Economic Forum 2024 – a bridge for cooperation and development
May 17, 2024 | 10:00
The 5th ASEAN Economic Forum 2024 was held in Singapore, attracting policymakers, leaders of associations, organisations, and businesses, and economic experts from Vietnam, Singapore, and ASEAN countries.
Singapore urges better stem cell bank supervision
May 10, 2024 | 10:46
Singapore has asked Cordlife, one of Asia's largest stem cell bank providers, to tighten supervision of its processes after improper handling ruined thousands of samples, an official has said.
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